Not just a walk in the park!
PLODs are the ultimate team walking challenges. At over forty miles, a PLOD is not a casual walk in the park. They are long strenuous events through the night requiring team work, stamina and coordination. We now have four fantastic PLOD events across the UK. The original PhotoPLOD on the South Downs has now been running for over 25 years and teams come back year after year to beat their previous time. Have you got what it takes to complete a PLOD?
Experience the ultimate team walking event
We now have four fantastic PLOD events across the UK.
PhotoPLOD Date TBC
The original PLOD on the classic South Downs Way. This event has been running for over 25 years. Find out why teams keep coming back.
ScotPLOD Date TBC
The ScotPLOD is a wonderful PLOD set in the stunning Scottish Borders region. With some subtle twists and activities, this is a real test of strength and stamina.
CotswoldPLOD Date TBC
New for 2010, the CotswoldPLOD is set to become a regular fixture. Be a part of the pioneering group and set the record time for other years to beat!
iPLOD Date TBC
The iPLOD takes place in Northern Ireland's beautiful Mourne Mountains. Now in its second year, the event looks to grow and grow, with many teams returning to beat their times.
Experience the ultimate walking event
A PLOD is a team endurance walk, taking place through the night in some of the UK's greatest walking regions.
Starting at midnight, your team will navigate tough terrain in the dark using head torches. As day breaks you will be rewarded with stunning scenery. You will gain points for various tasks along your walk. This may be a stretch of orienteering, a 'King of the mountain pass' or just staying together as a team throughout the various checkpoints.
A PLOD is not for the faint-hearted and should not be perceived as a causal walk. Each event involves some tough terrain and inclines over a prolonged period. Towards the end you will feel tired but exhilarated by your achievement. Successfully completing a PLOD will be worth all of the effort.
A celebration dinner and prize giving rounds off your PLOD event where you can share anecdoates of your PLOD experience.
PLODs are very popular, with many teams returning year after year to best their previous best time. They are tough but great fun for all involved.
Help us make life better for sick and disabled children
PLOD participants will be helping to stop suffering in children. Every tough mile walked helps fund medical research to treat sick babies and tackle premature birth, to make life better for children with disabilities, and to target a group of rare diseases that together severely affect many forgotten children.
See our list of overnight PLOD events for 2010.